PHOTO ESSAY
What Members Will See in the Paris Temple on Sunday
The public is invited to see the insides of a temple for only a few weeks, then, the temple is closed, thoroughly cleaned and finally dedicated by priesthood authority to become The House of the Lord. Come and get a brief glimpse of the inside of the Paris France Temple. Interior photos are used by permission of Intellectual Reserve and Holdman Studios.
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“Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead?” -
In ancient Israel, a strong bull was a symbol of the Messiah–a bull so strong that He could break the yoke of the bondage of sin.
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Beautiful reception desk where members will show their temple recommends to enter the temple.
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The chapel in the Paris Temple where members can wait, meditate and contemplate the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
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The grand staircase is a stunning feature of this temple.
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Looking from the top of the grand staircase.
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Beautiful art glass in the ceiling above the grand staircase.
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Instruction room where faithful members learn of the creation, the fall and the atonement of Jesus Christ.
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The celestial room which symbolizes being in the presence of God.
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Beautiful room given to a bride as she prepares to be joined to her husband for time and for all eternity.
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“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”
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Detail of the furnishings of the temple.
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Every part of the temple is dedicated and given to the Lord.
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Couples kneel here across the altar to give themselves to each other for time and for all eternity.
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The sealing room is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world. A mirror on each side of the altar can be gazed into to symbolize the eternal nature of the marriage relationship.
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All the stained, leaded and etched glass throughout the temple is fabricated by Tom Holdman Studios in Lehi, Utah.
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Art glass incorporates French floral motifs, including cornflowers (shown here), Martagon, Madonna and water lilies, hollyhocks, sunflowers and lilacs.
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Flowers found indigenously in France are featured and evocative of French impressionist paintings.
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More art glass is featured in the Paris France Temple than any other temple to date.
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Stained glass in the temple is hand-painted then fired under extreme heat to create an enameled surface.
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Detail of the capitals inside the temple.
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The law of witnesses holds sway in the temple. All ordinances have at least two witnesses.
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The celestial room is a place of contemplation and peace.
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This stained and leaded glass depiction of the Savior Jesus Christ is located in the visitors center for all to see and enjoy.
AllisonJune 12, 2017
All of the temples are beautiful, but the colors and flowers in the stained glass and furniture is more stunning to me than most any other! I especially love the picture of the Savior in stained glass in this one!
AngelaMay 22, 2017
Just by viewing the photographs I can feel the holiness of the Temple. I rejoice for the people of France to have this treasure in their midst.